{"product_id":"buffet-crampon-r13-professional-bb-clarinet-in-grenadilla-sn-91957","title":"Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffet Crampon R13 Bb Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Buffet Crampon R13 has long been an established professional clarinet for orchestral, chamber, solo, and advanced ensemble playing. Its focused tonal concept, projecting core, and flexible response have made the R13 a familiar choice among professional clarinetists and serious students. This instrument combines the traditional R13 design with a grenadilla body and nickel-plated keywork. Serial number places the year of manufacture circa 1966.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffet Crampon R13 Bb Clarinet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Soprano clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: R13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Grenadilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Nickel-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel: One\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Buffet Crampon fitted hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Cork grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 91957\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned clarinet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, repadded, set up, and play-tested. The grenadilla body shows light handling marks, fine scratches, and subtle rub marks. The nickel-plated keywork remains bright overall, with minor scuffing and localized discoloration. The fitted hard case shows substantial exterior wear, edge abrasion, oxidized hardware, and interior compression marks. A mouthpiece, ligature, and mouthpiece cap are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the R13 Bb Clarinet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R13 is intended for professional players, advanced students, teachers, and experienced ensemble musicians who prefer a centered, projecting Buffet Crampon sound with room for tonal shaping. It is well suited to orchestral, wind ensemble, chamber, solo, and teaching applications and remains an established reference point within Buffet Crampon's professional clarinet lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Buffet Crampon R13\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the musical character of the R13?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R13 is widely associated with a focused core, clear projection, and a flexible tonal palette. Mouthpiece, reed, and embouchure choices remain important in determining the final response and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the R13 fit within Buffet Crampon's professional lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R13 is one of Buffet Crampon's longest-established professional designs. Players often use it as a reference when comparing the response, resistance, and tonal concepts of other professional Buffet Crampon models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should an experienced player evaluate when choosing an R13?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers should evaluate response, resistance, scale, articulation, throat-tone stability, and tonal balance with their preferred mouthpiece and reed setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Buffetlogo\/Buffetlogo0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Buffetlogo\/Buffetlogo0.jpg\" alt=\"x\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Buffet Crampon dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ebay Purchase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67751533445485,"sku":"BC-91957","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Buffet-Crampon-R13-Professional-Bb-Clarinet-in-Grenadilla_29715b60.jpg?v=1792588493","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/buffet-crampon-r13-professional-bb-clarinet-in-grenadilla-sn-91957","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}